Defining Goals: To define the goals that will need to be achieved in order to deliver on the organization's strategic priorities.

Ratification of the Strategic Framework and Governance Review: For the Board of Directors to formally ratify the organization's vision, mission, core values, strategic priorities, and to identify the governance structure, principles and competencies that will be key in supporting the successful implementation of the new strategic plan.

Writing the Implementation Plan: To create a detailed action plan for achieving the organization's strategic goals.

Implementation: To successfully achieve the strategic goals and objectives.

How We Are Unique:

A number of factors separate Aperio from other strategic planning consultants:

We help our clients get in front of their presenting problems by 5 years. With a compelling vision of the future defined, we help our clients to clearly map out the steps necessary in order to confidently move forward.

We believe it is our role to expertly lead our clients through the process, and it is our clients' role to be experts in their business and wholeheartedly engage in the process.

We focus on action: we believe that the real innovation is in the execution, not the plan.

Our process is highly interactive and inclusive. We believe it is important to ensure the active and authentic participation of the staff, board, and other stakeholders as appropriate to build the necessary consensus and ownership for the strategic plan.

We infuse the process with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and innovation - constantly challenging our clients to identify ways in which to direct their resources towards the maximum social return on investment.